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- Cunard Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, was founded in 1840. Cunard is arguably one of the most venerable cruise line brands in the world, and the second oldest cruise line after P&O Cruises. Cunard Line has operated some of the most famous ships ever to set sail, including the Britannia, Lusitania, Mauretania and Cunard Queen Mary.
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History. Early years: 1840–1850. Britannia of 1840 (1150 GRT), the first Cunard liner built for the transatlantic service. The British Government started operating monthly mail brigs from Falmouth, Cornwall, to New York in 1756. These ships carried few non-governmental passengers and no cargo.
In 2020, Cunard celebrates 180 years of ocean travel as the world adapts to a new normal, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Cunard Queens take a temporary pause while work continues on Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, who is due to set sail in 2024.
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During what is widely known as the Golden Age of cruising, many of Hollywood’s biggest names traveled the seas in style with Cunard. The likes of Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, and Charlie Chaplin were among our guests. It was our unparalleled, white-gloved service, impressive ball rooms, and the chance to discover the world in sublime comfort, that...
The designs of our current ships have been inspired by our past but reimagined for our future. Alongside classic, art deco stylings and unrivalled craftsmanship you’ll find splashes of bold color and contemporary comforts. Feel free to do as much or as little as you like on board, as every venue has been carefully developed to provide plenty of cho...
As a fleet of four ships, we continue to extend the Cunard Line for future generations, creating even more opportunity to sail the world in comfort and style. As we steadily approach 200 years of Cunard, our rich heritage of ocean travel means we have been able to refine what it means to voyage. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
May 28, 2010 · Canadian entrepreneur Sir Samuel Cunard (1787-1865) founded the British and North American Steam Packet Company (later named Cunard Line) in 1839, when he and several colleagues won a bid to carry the British Royal Mail to the U.S. and Canada.
Aug 29, 2023 · The Cunard line was founded in 1840 by Samuel Cunard, a businessman from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Cunard legacy began with steam powered ferries followed by ocean steamers.
Cunard Line Ltd. has been in the forefront of passenger shipping since Samuel Cunard began the first regularly scheduled transatlantic steamship service in 1840. The company's recent history has been one of growth through refurbishment and the implementation of strategic marketing agreements.
Cunard celebrated 180 years of history on 4 July 2020. The celebrations acknowledged the date when Sir Samuel Cunard established the first regularly scheduled transatlantic mail and passenger service, with the maiden voyage of Britannia departing on 4 July 1840.
